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Marion County Facilities Master Plan wing, ciurently used by the housing authority for residential, is constructed of masonry e~cterior walls through the third floor. The fourth floor walls and parapet are concrete. The remaining portion of the building, except for the one story shvcture, have poured in place concrete exterior walls. The walls appear to be in adequate condition and no evidence of excessive settlement was found. The floors are constructed of wood joist beams and columns. The only observed exceptions are ai the first floor in the northwest corner, and in the upper remodeled areas. The floor consists of concr~e joists beams and columns with steel joists used for remodeling in upper floors. The one story wing has concrete exterior walls with the exception being the north wall. Tlus wall appears to have originally belonged to a differeni building. The wall is of masonry construction and there is visible separation of the walls at the northeast corner. The building was originally built in the 1920's as a hotel. It has had many renovations and additions and with the majority of the construction being of wood beam and support. About twenty percent of the stcucture is of concrete construction. The building appears to be in adequate condition. No seismic study was conducted; however it possibly dces not meet state seismic code requirements. A major structural upgrade would be required. Construction Foundation: Concrete pad footings Walls: Wood framing with brick, stucco Floors: Bar joists with concrete topping, wood post, beams Roof: Concrete / wood . MECHAIVICAL H.V.A.C. A majority of heaiing is suppGed by two boilers which are 40 to 70 years old. The boilers burners have been converted from PS300 to natural gas. Most piping is original and wndensate system is developing several leaks each year due to deterioration of pipe walls and joints. Page 70